Mercedes 614D Motor Caravan

White · Diesel · 1997 · 4,250 cc

R129 BUBMOT history

R129 BUB is a white diesel Mercedes 614D Motor Caravan first used on 7 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 306,000 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
306,000 km
At MOT on 18 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,500 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R129 BUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Mercedes
Model
614D Motor Caravan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
4,250 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R129 BUB was last recorded at 306,000 km on 18 Aug 2026, 1,125 km more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
304,875 km · 2 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,125 km
Average per year
5,500 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 306,000 km
  • 2025 – 304,875 km
  • 2024 – 302,897 km
  • 2021 – 297,313 km
  • 2020 – 290,485 km
  • 2019 – 276,465 km
  • 2017 – 265,861 km
  • 2014 – 255,047 km
  • 2013 – 247,258 km
  • 2012 – 244,448 km
  • 2011 – 233,432 km
  • 2010 – 224,545 km
  • 2009 – 211,187 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass306,000 km
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion across underbody & components.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front KING PIN SLIGHT LIFT

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL FRONT TO REAR

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 22 May 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass306,000 km (+1,125)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    306,000 km
    Test number
    450527206788
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion across underbody & components.

  2. Pass304,875 km (+1,978)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    304,875 km
    Test number
    505216691492
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion across underbody & components.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass302,897 km (+5,584)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    302,897 km
    Test number
    930762241073
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass297,313 km (+6,828)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    297,313 km
    Test number
    110719480049
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass290,485 km (+26)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    290,485 km
    Test number
    126566709903
    • AdvisoryNearside Front KING PIN SLIGHT LIFT
    • AdvisoryRear Air/vacuum reservoir slightly corroded BOTH TANKS (1.1.9 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH PARK BRAKE CHAMBERS GATERS DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail290,459 km (+13,994)9 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    290,459 km
    Test number
    154874944084
    • MajorBrake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Braking system leaking FROM A VALVE BY THE COMPESSOR (1.1.3 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded BY AIR TANK (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Leaf spring fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced BOTH (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBOTH REAR PARK BRAKE CHAMBERS GATORS DETERIORATED
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front KING PIN SLIGHT LIFT
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear BOTH AIR TANKS CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ALL FRONT TO REAR (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass276,465 km (+10,604)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    276,465 km
    Test number
    613850138366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass265,861 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    265,861 km
    Test number
    170569715263
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced BOTH (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion ALL (6.1.A.1)

  9. Fail265,826 miles (+5,866)17 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,826 miles
    Test number
    897182158667
    • FailureBrake warning device indicates a leak in the brake system (3.3.E.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play on steering box end (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat reciever on drivers seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Air brake cylinder/actuator damaged and function impaired (3.6.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device loose bolts loose (3.5.1j)
    • FailureFront brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight noise rear bearings/diff?

  10. Pass259,960 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    259,960 miles
    Test number
    794394152220
    • AdvisoryBody lower edges slight corrosion

  11. Fail259,960 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,960 miles
    Test number
    563237661522
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBody lower edges slight corrosion

  12. Pass255,047 km1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    255,047 km
    Test number
    237323344382
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteDry in places advise to wax oil

  13. Fail255,047 km (+7,789)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,047 km
    Test number
    347073044314
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryLower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteDry in places advise to wax oil

  14. Pass247,258 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    247,258 km
    Test number
    116389413376
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail247,258 km (+2,810)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,258 km
    Test number
    387359513312
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass244,448 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    244,448 km
    Test number
    777911962227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail244,448 km (+11,016)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,448 km
    Test number
    859371762264
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Fail233,432 km1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,432 km
    Test number
    515639041297
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass233,432 km (+8,887)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    233,432 km
    Test number
    756659341217
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass224,545 km (+59)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    224,545 km
    Test number
    414370630202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail224,486 km (+13,299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,486 km
    Test number
    753468920233
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass211,187 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    211,187 km
    Test number
    341592349181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

  23. Fail211,050 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,050 miles
    Test number
    900752549128
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Questions about R129 BUB

Does R129 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R129 BUB is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on R129 BUB?
The MOT on R129 BUB is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R129 BUB done?
R129 BUB was recorded at 306,000 km at its MOT on 18 Aug 2026, an average of 5,500 km a year.
Has R129 BUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R129 BUB has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on R129 BUB ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on R129 BUB find?
R129 BUB passed its latest MOT on 18 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: general corrosion across underbody & components..

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